1990 Meursault Les Perrieres
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Our flight of whites concludes with the 1990 Coche-Dury Meursault Perrières 1er Cru, a gorgeous wine for readers who enjoy white Burgundy with bottle age. Now gently softened by time, the 1990 offers up a compelling mélange of apricot, dried flowers, chamomile and light caramel touches. I love the richness and weight.
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The 1990 Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières from Coche-Dury showed exactly as I expected. After 27 years, it clearly expresses more of the growing season than the terroir. The nose is quite rich and honeyed, with touches of lanolin and a touch of brioche, indicating, perhaps, a little botrytis in the vineyard. The palate is complementary, with a honeyed texture, good depth and honeycomb and light walnut notes. What's missing? The answer: Les Perrières. There is very little mineralité here and scant signs indicating from exactly where it comes. It is pleasurable, no question of that, but it does not possess the profundity of the greatest examples from this iconic grower. Tasted May 2017.
About the producer
Domaine Jean-François Coche-Dury is one of the most sought-after names in Burgundy, famed for producing some of the most expensive white wines in the world. The demand for these fiercely collected wines far outstrips supply.